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Scottish agricultural census reveals drop in livestock numbers

The Government said there also been a long-term trend in the decline of cattle numbers

Chris Brayford
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The Scottish Government's Agricultural Census for 2024 has revealed a 'long-term trend' in the declining numbers of cattle on farms in Scotland.
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The Scottish Government's Agricultural Census for 2024 has revealed a 'long-term trend' in the declining numbers of cattle on farms in Scotland.

There has been a drop in the numbers of livestock in Scotland with a 'long-term trend' in declining cattle numbers. The Scottish Government revealed the figures on Thursday (October 24) in its Agricultural...

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